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Embassy vs Mission - What's the difference?

embassy | mission |

As nouns the difference between embassy and mission

is that embassy is the function or duty of an ambassador while mission is a set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.

As a verb mission is

to send to a mission.

embassy

English

(wikipedia embassy)

Noun

(embassies)
  • The function or duty of an ambassador.
  • An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
    • The American embassy to France is located in Paris.
  • A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.
    • The Japanese embassy to the United States traveled to Washington, D.C., where it was received by (James Buchanan), before continuing on to New York and then returning to Japan, making several stops on the way.
  • The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

    • Usage notes

    Today the term embassy generally refers to a permanent'' organization, housed in a permanent building or offices, maintaining ties between nations. In the past, this was more often a ''temporary mission (as in ) – the delegation would return home following meetings with foreign officials – and this is reflected in some traditional usages and related diplomatic terms, such as (Head of Mission).

    Related terms

    * ambassador

    See also

    * consulate

    mission

    English

    (wikipedia mission)

    Noun

  • (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.
  • (uncountable) Religious evangelism.
  • (uncountable) (the missions) collective term for third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
  • (countable) (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
  • A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • In these ships there should be a mission of three of the fellows or brethren of Solomon's house.
  • (obsolete) dismissal; discharge from service
  • A work.

    • Derived terms

    * diplomatic mission * intermission * intromission * mission creep * mission impossible * mission mix * mission statement * permanent mission * permission * remission * space mission * transmission

    Related terms

    * mess * message * messenger * missile * missionary * missive

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To send to a mission.

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